Why Is She Mad at Me? is the story of two Artic animals who work through conflict in their friendship. Taqu inadvertently insults Tiu-Tiu’s drawing. With the help of her friends, Taqu understands what she has done wrong and how to make amends. Throughout the story, there are lessons about friendship, how to communicate when there are problems, sharing feelings in expected ways, and the importance of being careful with our words, all of which are important for being part of a community.

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Aviaq Johnston is a young Inuk author from Igloolik, Nunavut. Her debut novel Those Who Run in the Sky was released in the spring of 2017. In 2014, she won first place in the Aboriginal Arts and Stories competition for her short story “Tarnikuluk,” which also earned her a Governor General’s History Award. Aviaq is a graduate of Nunavut Sivuniksavut, and she has a diploma in Social Service Work from Canadore College. Aviaq loves to travel and has lived in Australia and Vietnam. She spends most of her time reading, writing, studying, and procrastinating. She goes back and forth between Iqaluit, Nunavut, and Ottawa, Ontario.